Here's how to apply for the Salary Relief Grant

Details on how to apply for a Salary Relief Grant for people who have been without an income due to the economic fallout of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been released by the Finance Ministry.

Finance Minister Colm Imbert said in a social media update Sunday that an advertisement was released with details of the application process.

“This advert provides the criteria and procedures for the Salary Relief Grant of up to $1,500 for up to 3 months. It's available to workers who have lost their jobs or salary as a result of Covid-19. We are starting with persons in the NIS system before moving to other workers.”

According to the advertisement, online application forms will be available from April 8 and paper forms can be accessed from any police station from April 9, 2020.

Persons outside of the NIS system will be dealt with in Phase Two of the Grant.

Details are as follows:

Eligibility

The Ministry said all of the below conditions must be met:

1. Must be a citizen or permanent resident living in Trinidad anad Tobago during the period of the grant.

2. Must be between ages 18-65.

3. Must have suffered involuntary termination, suspension or loss of income between March 19 to June 30 as a result of COVID-19 health and safety measures (for example employees of bars, hotels, restaurants, etc.)